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Explaining the NHL-KHL relationship as NHL suspends ties and communications with Russian hockey league

Explaining the NHL-KHL relationship as NHL suspends ties and communications with Russian hockey league

The relationship between the NHL and the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) was reportedly terminated by the NHL on Monday amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The move comes just over a week after the NHL condemned Russia’s invasion in a statement, suspending its relationships with Russian business partners and pausing NHL digital and social media sites.

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Kyle Beach reveals himself as 'John Doe' in Blackhawks' Brad Aldrich sexual assault scandal: 'I feel vindicated'

Kyle Beach reveals himself as 'John Doe' in Blackhawks' Brad Aldrich sexual assault scandal: 'I feel vindicated'

Kyle Beach came forward on Wednesday during an interview with TSN’s Rick Westhead to reveal he is the “John Doe” who filed a lawsuit against the Blackhawks in May 2021. The filing alleges the Blackhawks ignored and covered up his disclosure of then-video coach Brad Aldrich’s sexual assault of him in 2010.

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Charles Barkley makes fun of Wayne Gretzky NHL fight: 'Did you lose to a guy with a perm?'

Charles Barkley makes fun of Wayne Gretzky NHL fight: 'Did you lose to a guy with a perm?'

Charles Barkley is many things: A Basketball Hall of Famer, a former NBA MVP, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and, as he reminded everyone on TNT on Wednesday night, a massive hockey fan.

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Canadiens fans outside Bell Centre force lockdown inside with violent celebration

Canadiens fans outside Bell Centre force lockdown inside with violent celebration

Montreal hockey fans made things dangerous for people outside — and inside — Bell Centre on Thursday after the Canadiens clinched the franchise’s first trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 28 years.

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Maple Leafs' goalie Jack Campbell gets emotional after Game 7 loss: 'Worst goal of my career'

Maple Leafs' goalie Jack Campbell gets emotional after Game 7 loss: 'Worst goal of my career'

For the 17th consecutive season, the Maple Leafs failed to win a playoff series. And their latest failure may be the most difficult one for Toronto’s fans to stomach. Despite being up 3-1 on the Canadiens and needing just one win in the final three games to head to the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the heavily favored Maple Leafs couldn’t get the job done.

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